Australia Preview Quotes: Toyota

Ove Andersson, Team Principal: "It is strange to be back in Melbourne to start our second season in F1. A whole year has passed since we celebrated our first ever world championship point here. We have now spent seven weeks intensively testing the TF103 to prepare it to its optimum level for this race. I am, as always, reluctant to predict how we will go, but I know Olivier and Cristiano will give 110% effort, and I am sure the new qualifying rules will bring a few surprises."

Olivier Panis: "The Australian circuit at Albert Park is very dusty on the first day. It is difficult to find a choice between the tyre compounds we have available from Michelin. The circuit is quite fun with some places to overtake, but the problem is that there is only one clear racing line with good grip - the outline is all dusty and it is easy to make a mistake. After driving over 3,000 kilometres in the TF103 since January, this weekend will be my race debut for Panasonic Toyota Racing. The new qualifying rules will be interesting and I am looking forward to an enjoyable weekend."

Cristiano da Matta: "I have never driven at this track before and it will be my first F1 race, so I am expecting a big challenge this weekend. Last week's tests in Imola and Jerez were quite promising and I have got a reasonably good feel for the TF103. With the revised rules I will not have so much on-track time before the first qualifying session on Friday afternoon, but I am upbeat and confident. On paper the track looks technically challenging with a mix of hard braking areas and low-speed parts. We will be able to really see where we are compared to the other teams and it should be fun."